Ikea recalls gas hob for repair due to risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
The model was available in 22 European countries and some 5,757 were sold in the UK only
THOUSANDS of Ikea hobs have been recalled for repair due to risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The model was available in 22 European countries and some 5,757 were sold in the UK only.
The Swedish furniture shop is now urging customers to stop using the rapid burner in the upper right corner of any version of the Eldslaga hob bought before January 1 this year.
It said the fault was due to human error which resulted in the wrong gas injector installed, leading to CO emissions above EU limits.
Ikea insisted that it has issued the recall as a precautionary measure.
There is no elevated risk of fire or explosion and there had been no reported incidents.
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But the retailer has asked shoppers to contact its customer service team on 02036450010 to book a home visit by a technician to repair the fault as soon as possible.
The retailer added that a receipt is not needed and it would do its "utmost" to minimise the waiting time.
Ikea apologised for "any inconvenience this may cause".
Products which are found to be faulty are often recalled because there is a risk that they could cause harm to the people who use them.
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In February, Whirlpool was forced to issue a recall of a line of KitchenAid kettles after it was found that the handle could fall off and potentially cause people to burn themselves.
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